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The shoe looks abnormally long and narrow for a size 9.0. I guess "good board feel" means no arch support. You can literally feel pebbles and rocks on your feet as you walk. These shoes are very uncomfortable. Too bad because their style is unique and I was really wanting to like them.

Took time to initially get used to it. The shoe lasted 9 months before holes developed in the sides. In addition, it felt like I was walking on concrete. Love the styling and the sole (good grip) but the rest just didn't work out well.

I have been wearing Vans since I was seven years old. I am a 38 year old man now and have to say these modules are super comfortable and just as functional as ever. The leather tongue adds a nice touch and the laces are a perfect length. Not too long. Tie these kicks to your liking and then slip them on time and time again without having to re-tie.

I'm a long time Vans fan. I wore them back in the 80's after Fast Times came out, and have had many pairs since. The Chukka Lows are cool addition to the Vans line. I had ChukkaBoots back in 1990, and was glad to see the style come back, so when the lows came out too, I jumped at the chance try them out. The shoes are comfortable, and feel like a modern skate shoe without looking so clunky, like DC's of DS's do. It's nicely padded around the angle, but not overly so. The tongue is also padded, but not too much. My only complaint is that the tongue could be a little longer, it barely reaches the top lace. If you like fat skate shoe tongues, these aren't it. Still a good shoe, mine have held up well, I will probably get another pair when they are done. Where van's exceeds is in simple style. Almost every major shoe brand copies Vans' styles, but they don't come close.